On View
Cultural Expressions Gallery
Exhibition
Cultural Expressions
Manufactured by
Wallace Silversmiths, American, founded 1833
Date
late 20th century
Medium
metal
Dimensions
H x W x D: 5 9/16 × 9/16 × 1/2 in. (14.1 × 1.4 × 1.3 cm)
Description
A silver plate oyster fork with three tines. The middle tine is straight while the two side tines curve outward, away from the middle tine. The handle has a beaded border with a basic scroll motif on the end. Embossed on the back of the handle is a maker’s mark that reads “WALLACE PLATE PAT. 97826.”
Place used
Maryland, United States, Chesapeake Bay, North and Central America
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Type
oyster forks
Topic
Black Enterprise
Communities
Cooking and dining
Foodways
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Object number
2013.195.3.5
Restrictions & Rights
No Known Copyright Restrictions
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd5121e3a37-e879-4ddb-bbfe-16bc4e5957da

Cataloging is an ongoing process and we may update this record as we conduct additional research and review. If you have more information about this object, please contact us at NMAAHCDigiTeam@si.edu

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